Friday, May 17, 2013

Mooli Paratha

  My Version


Mooli Paratha or Radish parathas. Delicious North Indian flat bread stuffed with a spicy radish filling. 


Ingredients :









Whole wheat flour
-

1 and 1/2 cups

Salt
-

As required

Oil
-

1 teaspoon

Water
-

Enough to knead into dough






For the stuffing:









Radish
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2 nos.

Cumin powder
-

1 teaspoon

Coriander powder
-

1 teaspoon

Black pepper powder
-

1/2 tablespoon

Chili powder
-

3/4 tablespoon

Amchur powder
-

1 teaspoon

Kasoor methi
-

1 tablespoon

Salt
-

As required

Onion
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1 medium

Green chilli
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1 no or more

Coriander leaves
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1 small bunch

Butter or ghee
-

As required







Preparation Method :

Coarsely blend the radish, onion, green chilli, coriander and powdered spices.



Extract the juice out of stuffing mix.


Heat some oil in a wok and add the radish and spice mix and cook for 7-8 minutes on medium heat until all the liquid evaporates and the veggies slightly begin to brown.


Mean while make the dough by mixing oil and salt into the flour first.


Pour in the extracted juice.


Add sufficient water and knead into a fine dough.


Make 7 large balls. Press down a ball with your fingers and sprinkle some flour on top.


Roll-out the ball slightly. Press down the edges leaving the centre thick. Scoop out a spoonful of the radish filling onto the centre.


Gather the edges and seal into a ball. Press down the sealed top with the fingers.


Turn the ball upside down. Set all balls this way.


Gently roll-out each filled dough balls with a rolling pin. I don't know why, I am not very fond of fancy rolling pins :) I still use a PVC pipe piece to roll out chapattis :) don't know if you noticed it. Not modesty. Actually it is light weight and easy to use. :) While rolling out the rotie, you may come across bubbles. Just prick it gently with a fork and pat the area with your fingers to even the surface and remove all the air out.


Continue to roll-out until the fillings are apparent. 


Brush the top with some oil or ghee.


Onto a really hot tawa, place the flattened paratha, oiled side down.


On the top, spoon out some butter or ghee.


Or brush some oil.


Turn the paratha and allow to cook for couple of seconds.


Turn again until the paratha has puffed up and browned.


Remove and cut the parathas.


Cutting is just an option.


Can be served plain, or with some plain yogurt, pickle, dhal, or any curry of your choice.
Serve them hot and fresh.
You can make stuffed parathas similarly with carrots, cauliflower, potatoes or any veggies of your choice. Small variations are required though.


Makes 7 Parathas.

Delicious!! :P


4 comments:

  1. This is another hit....a very tasty dish especially when you really want to have a break from non-veg...toooooooo tasty...Thanx Laiji dear..

    Lima

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    1. Thank you Lima.. Hope your review helps other readers too :)

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  2. can i prepare it with potato same way?

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    1. Potatoes require prior cooking.. Peal and boil the potatoes, then mash it well or blend it in with the onions etc.. the same as in this recipe.. :)

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